Why is Paris's oldest bridge called the 'New Bridge'?

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Pont Neuf, Paris's oldest bridge, carries a name that translates to "New Bridge", a paradox explained in this video explainer. Built in the late 1500s, the bridge has hosted everything from Louis Vuitton fashion shows wrapped in fabric to artistic installations and a now-demolished water pump. The bridge earned its counterintuitive name because it was genuinely new when constructed, breaking from the medieval tradition of crowding houses and shops onto spans. France 24's Tanishk Saha untangles why this centuries-old landmark still goes by a name suggesting youth.